Suppose that the pressure acting on the back of a swimmers

Chapter 11, Problem 11.2

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Suppose that the pressure acting on the back of a swimmers hand is 1.2 105 Pa, a realistic value near the bottom of the diving end of a pool. The surface area of the back of the hand is 8.4 103 m2 . (a) Determine the magnitude of the force that acts on it. (b) Discuss the direction of the force.

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